so I flaked out on a bid I made on ebay...

Mood ring · 01-26-2004, 07:45 PM

im not proud of it, i feel kinda bad.

it was something of an accident. I hit the "Buy it Now" button and didnt think it was going to stop the auction on the thing (a Line-6 Echo Pro delay rack system).

so, for 300 bucks, I figured "why not" and went ahead with the purchase. Then I started to read about how difficult the thing would be (no dedicated footswitch/floorboard, so a pain in the ass midi control would have to be implemented. I've got enough issues with my pedals as it is...).

I actually sent the check and put a stop payment on it. Emailed the guy apologizing up and down (I do feel bad, but I'd feel worse had I bought the thing).

bought a $30 danelectro delay instead from GC...i think my ebay days are done before they even began.

Amazing Disgrace · 01-26-2004, 07:53 PM

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Originally posted by Mood ring

I actually sent the check and put a stop payment on it. Emailed the guy apologizing up and down (I do feel bad, but I'd feel worse had I bought the thing).

moron.

Lizzy Lover · 01-26-2004, 07:57 PM

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Originally posted by Amazing Disgrace

moron.

ha

Mooney · 01-26-2004, 07:57 PM

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Originally posted by Mood ring
...i think my ebay days are done before they even began.

that was the case with me, too. except i didn't give two shits.

wHATcOLOR · 01-26-2004, 08:01 PM

how'd the seller react?

Mood ring · 01-26-2004, 08:01 PM

ya, not cool. I know. I know...now I'm getting these threatening emails from ebay.

my mistake all around. just try not to pile on, mmmmk.

Amazing Disgrace · 01-26-2004, 08:03 PM

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Originally posted by Mood ring
ya, not cool. I know. I know...now I'm getting these threatening emails from ebay.

my mistake all around. just try not to pile on, mmmmk.

You know the seller could sue you if he wanted to.

Ghetto_Squirrel · 01-26-2004, 08:03 PM

Ebay inherently is conducive to poor decision-making.

Mood ring · 01-26-2004, 08:07 PM

Seller is obviously not happy...and he's actually been fairly cool about my circumstance and has gone the extra mile to let me off the hook (in terms of a bad Ebay rating).

I've had enough silly gear purchases and despite going as far as I did with this one, I just didnt want to do it.

sarasvati · 01-26-2004, 08:12 PM

maybe you should have thought about that before you bid.

Mood ring · 01-26-2004, 08:18 PM

the Seller threatened to give me a really bad rating. I'll let you know if he decides to sue (his lawyer would have to get in line behind some other investigators...).

bornentertainer · 01-26-2004, 08:20 PM

I don't see what the big deal is. Can't he put it back on ebay later and try to resell it? It's not like he's completely screwed or anything.

Amazing Disgrace · 01-26-2004, 08:27 PM

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Originally posted by bornentertainer
I don't see what the big deal is. Can't he put it back on ebay later and try to resell it? It's not like he's completely screwed or anything.

1. ebay isnt free, so the seller is losing money
2. If the seller cashed the check, and the check bounced. the sellers bank more than likely isnt to happy with him.
3. what if the seller already sent the item? again the seller is screwed.

Mood ring · 01-26-2004, 08:29 PM

my first attempt at an internet transaction was on this board for some Videos...i got screwed over and it pissed me off. I think this Ebay mess was my 2nd attempt at an internet transaction. There's not going to be a third any time soon.

and Ghetto Squirrel, good point.

01-26-2004, 07:45 PM	#1
Mood ring Banned Location: Between Sun and Moon Posts: 686	so I flaked out on a bid I made on ebay... im not proud of it, i feel kinda bad. it was something of an accident. I hit the "Buy it Now" button and didnt think it was going to stop the auction on the thing (a Line-6 Echo Pro delay rack system). so, for 300 bucks, I figured "why not" and went ahead with the purchase. Then I started to read about how difficult the thing would be (no dedicated footswitch/floorboard, so a pain in the ass midi control would have to be implemented. I've got enough issues with my pedals as it is...). I actually sent the check and put a stop payment on it. Emailed the guy apologizing up and down (I do feel bad, but I'd feel worse had I bought the thing). bought a $30 danelectro delay instead from GC...i think my ebay days are done before they even began.

01-26-2004, 08:03 PM	#8
Ghetto_Squirrel Minion of Satan Location: Chicago Posts: 7,157	Ebay inherently is conducive to poor decision-making. __________________

01-26-2004, 08:01 PM	#5
wHATcOLOR THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! Location: \|\| MY NAME IS KIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIID ROCK!! Posts: 46,831	how'd the seller react?

01-26-2004, 08:07 PM	#9
Mood ring Banned Location: Between Sun and Moon Posts: 686	Seller is obviously not happy...and he's actually been fairly cool about my circumstance and has gone the extra mile to let me off the hook (in terms of a bad Ebay rating). I've had enough silly gear purchases and despite going as far as I did with this one, I just didnt want to do it.

01-26-2004, 08:12 PM	#10
sarasvati Apocalyptic Poster Location: dundas, ontario Posts: 2,536	maybe you should have thought about that before you bid.

01-26-2004, 08:18 PM	#11
Mood ring Banned Location: Between Sun and Moon Posts: 686	the Seller threatened to give me a really bad rating. I'll let you know if he decides to sue (his lawyer would have to get in line behind some other investigators...).

01-26-2004, 08:20 PM	#12
bornentertainer Apocalyptic Poster Location: bay area Posts: 4,468	I don't see what the big deal is. Can't he put it back on ebay later and try to resell it? It's not like he's completely screwed or anything.

01-26-2004, 08:29 PM	#14
Mood ring Banned Location: Between Sun and Moon Posts: 686	my first attempt at an internet transaction was on this board for some Videos...i got screwed over and it pissed me off. I think this Ebay mess was my 2nd attempt at an internet transaction. There's not going to be a third any time soon. and Ghetto Squirrel, good point.